U.K.-based start-up Waves to launch on-demand air taxi service between Channel Islands for passengers and freight using Cessna Caravans

Briefing

December 3, 2017

Briefing	Waves – U.K.-based start-up launching on-demand air taxi service between Channel Islands for passengers and freight using Cessna Caravans Travel Difficulty – Travelling around Channel Islands reported to be one of most expensive per mile globally, with just single schedule airline operating Seedr Listing – Company launched equity crowdfunding in Seedrs platform, seeking total investment of half million GBP Next Steps – Company in final stages of beta-phase, with operation set to start in 2018 and goal of expanding to southern England and northern Europe
Accelerator	Collaborative and Sharing Economy, Transportation and Mobility
Market Disruption	Crowd-Based Financing, Next-Generation Logistics
Business Model and Practices Business Model and Practices	Unique Value Propositions
Sector	Accommodation and Travel
Organization	Waves Technologies
Source	O'Shea, R., "UK company to launch 'Uber' for air with on-demand flights", Independent, http://www.independent.co.uk/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	November 24, 2017

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